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they have an official policy of not enforcing the law against small transactions so you think about it being legal in the front door of a coffee shop. but it's still illegal to produce and to sell the marijuana to those coffee shops so it's actually illegal. so what that does is it in place the price. so where was passed in washington and colorado it would allow for-profit companies to come produce and it's very different. it's just very different from other terms that gets thrown around like decriminalization. a lot of people use legalization and decriminalization interchangeably in that's incorrect. that just means lowering the penalties for possession, taking it from being a misdemeanor to a citation. when people talk about decriminalization that has nothing to do with production and distribution. that is why legalization and what happened in colorado and washington is so significant. >> host: what does it cost government, the federal government to having marijuana be illegal, enforcement and incarceration? >> guest: that's a great question. i don't know what it is for the federal g
they have an official policy of not enforcing the law against small transactions so you think about it being legal in the front door of a coffee shop. but it's still illegal to produce and to sell the marijuana to those coffee shops so it's actually illegal. so what that does is it in place the price. so where was passed in washington and colorado it would allow for-profit companies to come produce and it's very different. it's just very different from other terms that gets thrown around like...
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now with medical marijuana laws. so we brought together these three great authors who have really delved deeply into the culture and science and economics of marijuana. and we're going to talk about how this sea change might play out as we move towards, presumably move towards legalization and how they think it should play out. so, first, i do need to read some announcements. please silence all cell phones. there's a signing area for their books following the session. book signing for this panel is located at signing area one. personal recordings of this session is is allowed, and -- is not allowed, and mark wanted me to announce at 4:20 there'll be a special gift you should your seats -- under your seats. [laughter] >> just inhale deeply at 4:20. i'll give you a sign. >> okay. in the middle we have beau kilmer, co-director of the rand drug policy research center who has written extensively on marijuana policy. most recently, he co-authored marijuana legalization, what everyone needs to know, which was published by o
now with medical marijuana laws. so we brought together these three great authors who have really delved deeply into the culture and science and economics of marijuana. and we're going to talk about how this sea change might play out as we move towards, presumably move towards legalization and how they think it should play out. so, first, i do need to read some announcements. please silence all cell phones. there's a signing area for their books following the session. book signing for this...
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and let's be clear that law enforcement officials take an oath of office to uphold federal law, and they're going to continue to pursue drug traffickers and drug dealers and transnational criminal organizations, all of which weaken our communities, and they pose very serious threats to our nation. and too often discussions about marijuana, though, dwell on this issue of legalization and whether making the drug more widely and easily available -- which it would be when it becomes legal in those areas as it is now -- would make the problem go away with it was all legal. including enforcement of existing laws is a matter for the department of justice. the department of justice enforcement of the controlled substances act, the federal law remained up changed. we shouldn't lose site of the -- lose sight of the fundamental fact though. the most responsible public policy is one that restricts its availability and discourages its use. and i recognize that the marriage debate has taken up quite a bit of media space, but i want to turn to something that affects most americans, and the subject that th
and let's be clear that law enforcement officials take an oath of office to uphold federal law, and they're going to continue to pursue drug traffickers and drug dealers and transnational criminal organizations, all of which weaken our communities, and they pose very serious threats to our nation. and too often discussions about marijuana, though, dwell on this issue of legalization and whether making the drug more widely and easily available -- which it would be when it becomes legal in those...
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he is proficient in economics and law, holds a doctorate of law, and he's written a number of books, most recently "the future of modernization: what we can learn from the crisis." mr. minister, we are delighted you could be with us. we look forward to your remarks, and then we will pepper you with questions. >> thank you very much. sorry for being late. i think today we are all, our hearts and our minds with the people in boston. and i hope this nightmare will be over soon. i am to make some remarks on financial markets, and things are going well in europe as you all know. [laugh i will be brief to have time for discussion. therefore, i just wanted to say we all remember the crisis, by the way, started in the united states, the so-called lehman problem in 2008. and in 2008 we all agreed it will never happen again. we have to draw lessons, we have to learn our lessons from the washington summit to london and pittsburgh and toronto and up to g20 meeting today this washington. in washington. we have made a lot of progress in -- since then. we agreed, all, that the reasons were three re
he is proficient in economics and law, holds a doctorate of law, and he's written a number of books, most recently "the future of modernization: what we can learn from the crisis." mr. minister, we are delighted you could be with us. we look forward to your remarks, and then we will pepper you with questions. >> thank you very much. sorry for being late. i think today we are all, our hearts and our minds with the people in boston. and i hope this nightmare will be over soon. i...
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his background is in the law and, actually, he began his background in law at his family's kitchen table. his father, rex lee, was a law school dean, assistant u.s. attorney general and solicitor general for ronald reagan. senator lee is a graduate of brigham young university and byu law school, was a law clerk for judge dean benson of the u.s. district court of the district of utah and then judge sam alito's clerk when he was at the u.s. court of appeals for the 3rd circuit. he served as an attorney -- assistant u.s. attorney general in utah and general counsel to the governor of utah before turning to private practice. and then in 2010, that important election year, he decided to run united yorking out an -- knocking out an incumbent u.s. senator and a party-endorsed candidate to become the primary candidate and win the general election. senator lee is now on the judiciary committee, serves as ranking member of the antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee. he also sevens on the armed service -- serves on the armed services committee and the joint economic committee
his background is in the law and, actually, he began his background in law at his family's kitchen table. his father, rex lee, was a law school dean, assistant u.s. attorney general and solicitor general for ronald reagan. senator lee is a graduate of brigham young university and byu law school, was a law clerk for judge dean benson of the u.s. district court of the district of utah and then judge sam alito's clerk when he was at the u.s. court of appeals for the 3rd circuit. he served as an...
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. >> i will abide by the highest standard that the law and the science asks me to do, and we'll be having good conversations to make sure that you hold me to that. >> that's a good. i mentioned the brick company making those items that make american homes better and better. in 2005, henry brick spent 1.5 million on dry line that remove pollutants. i'm told that will remove 90% of the pollutants. other brick company spent 100 million so far. but then an event occurred. sierra club filed a lawsuit, as many environmental groups do, challenging the epa rule. and a 2007 after the initiate come in to comply with epa's rules, according -- a court invalidated that. the epa, their office on your leadership entered a settlement agreement with sierra club establishing a much more ambitious schedule for finalizing new and more stringent brick macworld. so onto the proposed consent, epa must propose a new rule of august of this year and finalize it by july of 2014, is that correct? >> that is the current settlement schedule i believe, but i can get back to you. my memory may not be exact on that. >> s
. >> i will abide by the highest standard that the law and the science asks me to do, and we'll be having good conversations to make sure that you hold me to that. >> that's a good. i mentioned the brick company making those items that make american homes better and better. in 2005, henry brick spent 1.5 million on dry line that remove pollutants. i'm told that will remove 90% of the pollutants. other brick company spent 100 million so far. but then an event occurred. sierra club...
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they will put up what's called a chinese wall between the intelligence gatherers and the law enforcers so all they gather is intelligence. that's what this high value investigation or interrogation interrogation group is designed to do. >> well, you know, what's interesting here is that, as you said, i mean they don't need these statements. you know, i'm not quite sure that this whole issue of miranda is even relevant at this point given the fact that they have so much evidence it appears based on the number of photos and images, etc., etc. but judge, what charges might they file against him? and if this case is brought in federal court, and it seems that all indications are that it will be brought in federal court, isn't a federal judge bound by, you know, the federal rules of evidence, preaccusatory delay, because they may not be able to talk to this defendant for a month or two because he's so drugged from all the injuries, and would a judge be faced with the evidentiary issues he would be with a regular criminal in a criminal trial? >> so far as delay in charging him, motions will
they will put up what's called a chinese wall between the intelligence gatherers and the law enforcers so all they gather is intelligence. that's what this high value investigation or interrogation interrogation group is designed to do. >> well, you know, what's interesting here is that, as you said, i mean they don't need these statements. you know, i'm not quite sure that this whole issue of miranda is even relevant at this point given the fact that they have so much evidence it appears...
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. >> just because they--yes this picture was e-mailed to law enforcement. so we should put it on the front cover. that's exactly what we're talking about. noah was saying before the ideas there is no precedent, there is no recent precedent. you said at 9/11, of course there is precedent saying about what they did, all the things that they said about muslim americans. how many reasonable people you know say i got on a plane and there were arabs on the plane and these are reasonable people in the wake of 9/11. whether it's human reflex or not, it happens and not only did it happen in recent history it happened yesterday on the new york post. they're excited to inflame. it's irresponsible that they should public page six as an one sheet and forget the whole paper paper. >> cenk: it's also partly a matter of numbers. noah, look the country is as a majority white. you're not going to get on a plane, to go along with michael's story and say oh, my god, there is a white guy next to me. as a matter of numbers you would never say that. but now the reality is there i
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of order, not torture. -- law of war. i along with senator mccain spoke loudly during the bush years about interrogation techniques that i thought were out of bounds in terms of our law and who we are. but let me firmly say this. having been a military lawyer for 30 years, i know the difference between prosecuting crime and trying to prevent a future attack. the ability to have access to this suspect without a lawyer present to gather intelligence about a future attack is absolutely is central to our national security. essential.utely if over time, the evidence suggests after a reasonable opportunity to make this decision this suspect does not fall into the statutory definition of an enemy combatant, i will accept that result. i think to rule that decision out now is premature and is unfair to those who are trying to protect us. i do not know how in the world we can make that decision by monday afternoon, given the recent nature of this attack. i will continue to work with the administration to create laws that allow us t
of order, not torture. -- law of war. i along with senator mccain spoke loudly during the bush years about interrogation techniques that i thought were out of bounds in terms of our law and who we are. but let me firmly say this. having been a military lawyer for 30 years, i know the difference between prosecuting crime and trying to prevent a future attack. the ability to have access to this suspect without a lawyer present to gather intelligence about a future attack is absolutely is central...
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because of our drug laws. we have been in iraq twice as long, eight years. more drug laws, drug habits, 60,000 murders and half that time. host: we will get a response. guest: yeah, well, i do think there is some opportunity for discussion here. i would not be for carte blanche elimination of our nation's drug laws. city, michigan, independent caller. caller: hello, i want to actually bring something to your attention. i have landscaped for probably 10 years. i am from michigan. i moved to colorado because you can work more during the winter season. i work with a lot of people from mexico and other countries even, ,nd probably i would say literally, 90% of those people would get paid and send that money overseas to their country, back to their family, and then they would obviously cash it in. then we lose all that money. that money does not come back. just do not understand why we keep letting so many people into our country when we are suffering enough and the american people do not have the jobs because they
because of our drug laws. we have been in iraq twice as long, eight years. more drug laws, drug habits, 60,000 murders and half that time. host: we will get a response. guest: yeah, well, i do think there is some opportunity for discussion here. i would not be for carte blanche elimination of our nation's drug laws. city, michigan, independent caller. caller: hello, i want to actually bring something to your attention. i have landscaped for probably 10 years. i am from michigan. i moved to...
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they violate the laws for hire taxes. the findings are part of a 19 month investigation on the center for disease control prevention communities putting prevention to work program. the report says xhients also appear to have violated cdc guidelines. congressional hearings in 2011 and follow up letters to help services address potential violations in a south carolina community where the state used program money to lobby for a city clean indoor air ordinance. the call to action says the violation was worse than disclosed. the group adds there are at least 7 other potential violations in florida georgia, california south carolina and they used tax payer money to lobby someone for smoking in workplace. and a statewide tobacco tax increase. they are asking for more investigation saying it's important to do another bigging before they start releasing 2 billion annually in 2015 for a similar program under president obama's patient protection and affordable care act. the cdc responded to requests. >>> 47 after the hour. still ahe
they violate the laws for hire taxes. the findings are part of a 19 month investigation on the center for disease control prevention communities putting prevention to work program. the report says xhients also appear to have violated cdc guidelines. congressional hearings in 2011 and follow up letters to help services address potential violations in a south carolina community where the state used program money to lobby for a city clean indoor air ordinance. the call to action says the violation...
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introducingit of themselves as the law and the short of that, another joke she endured more than enjoyed. >> these programs work because they are interactive and we will get to phone numbecalls. go to the facebook page or tweet using #firstladies. let's take a brief look at what the country looked like. 31 million people in 33 states, but 11 were going to break off to form the confederate states of america. 1850,growth since continuing to grow at an enormous pace. 3.9 million slaves, 12.7% of the population. the largest cities were new york, philadelphia, and brooklyn, and baltimore. they arrive at the white house. set the scene for the election and how tumultuous politics were. >> the political process had broken down. there were four parties that ran in 1860. the democratic party that was the one truly national political organization split into northern and southern wings, divided over the issue of slavery. stephen douglass, lincoln's longtime rival and at one point romantic rival for mary's hand is the democratic nominee from the north. vice president breckinridge is the southern demo
introducingit of themselves as the law and the short of that, another joke she endured more than enjoyed. >> these programs work because they are interactive and we will get to phone numbecalls. go to the facebook page or tweet using #firstladies. let's take a brief look at what the country looked like. 31 million people in 33 states, but 11 were going to break off to form the confederate states of america. 1850,growth since continuing to grow at an enormous pace. 3.9 million slaves,...
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we enforce the rule of law. we've confronted the reality of amnesty for the 11 million or more people that came here illegally by proposing a a lengthy path to citizenship that does not place lawful immigrants at a disadvantage and is doing everything possible to make our border secure. finally, we have recognized that most people who cross our border llegally are -- or over stay their visas have done it for the same reason that attracted other imlegal immigrants to find economic opportunity and live in a society that values human dignity. we violaon of theigration laws, nether can we have people desperate for a better life being exploited by human traffickers, abused by e zests. iminals andefo yes, we offer -- deserts. yes, we offer a path to citizenship to those that are here. many of them make valuable contributions to our society and will provide even more if they are brought out of the shadows and in compliance with our laws. we are a nation with a conscience that can't tolerate the terrible violations of h
we enforce the rule of law. we've confronted the reality of amnesty for the 11 million or more people that came here illegally by proposing a a lengthy path to citizenship that does not place lawful immigrants at a disadvantage and is doing everything possible to make our border secure. finally, we have recognized that most people who cross our border llegally are -- or over stay their visas have done it for the same reason that attracted other imlegal immigrants to find economic opportunity...
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chris immigration laws. take up the highest unemployment rate right now is the young people. -- >> the highest and a plummet right now is the young people. the problem is is the way we have done it, they do not pay tax. you have to pay tax. and the employer would pay the tax. a ford are did not pay because it will not be here -- foreigner does not pay because they will not be here long. but we did not have the employer pay either. if the employer hires you, you will have to pay 15 percent more. why would anyone hire american when you can hire foreigners and pay them 15% less? with high unemployment, is the sticking point for a lot of people. a lot of little things like that within our immigration system that should be tweaked and never are. >> having immigrants and america can be very valuable to our economy. >> immigrants create jobs, create businesses, pay taxes. even those that are of -- not documented, it will pay a wide range of taxes. >> your testimony was that immigration actually saved new york, stim
chris immigration laws. take up the highest unemployment rate right now is the young people. -- >> the highest and a plummet right now is the young people. the problem is is the way we have done it, they do not pay tax. you have to pay tax. and the employer would pay the tax. a ford are did not pay because it will not be here -- foreigner does not pay because they will not be here long. but we did not have the employer pay either. if the employer hires you, you will have to pay 15 percent...
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first year law student could prosecute this case. what i'm worried about is what does this individual know about future attacks or terrorist organizations that may be in our midst? we have the right to gather intelligence. under the criminal system you should not question someone without their lawyer present. under the law of armed conflict, when you're trying to gather intelligence about future attacks against your nation, there is no requirement for a lawyer. it would disturb me greatly if this administration is relying exclusively on the criminal justice system to gather intelligence. if we have to clear the questions that we're going to gather intelligence through the terror suspect's lawyer, who greatly diminished our ability to control the process, the last thing in the world i want to do is turn intelligence gathering over to the terror suspects and lawyer. i hope the administration will look long and hard at the evidence and keep on the table the ability to torget this suspect for intelligence-gathering purposes for future at
first year law student could prosecute this case. what i'm worried about is what does this individual know about future attacks or terrorist organizations that may be in our midst? we have the right to gather intelligence. under the criminal system you should not question someone without their lawyer present. under the law of armed conflict, when you're trying to gather intelligence about future attacks against your nation, there is no requirement for a lawyer. it would disturb me greatly if...
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the laws deal with that. i was wondering what you see your country's role in enforcing security with this new bill. thank you. >> the border is of course a natural, shared responsibility. we have to see what doris was saying. the forecast that was made 20 years ago is here now. in 1960, the fertility rate in mexico for women was 7.2 kids per women. today it is 2.2%. in cities like mexico city, it is 1.8%. actually, the supply of mexicans entering the labor force and willing or able to migrate has dramically shrink. i remember when i was part of the border safety agreement in 2002, it was -- back then we were using an old reference. around 7,000 head count. last year, it was 22,000 headcount. this is not only because the border patrol became much more effective in doing their job, they did. also, the supply from mexico to cross the border to migrate into the united states is not there anymore. this is essentially a zero net migration into the u.s. we have commitment and responsibility to cooperate with the uni
the laws deal with that. i was wondering what you see your country's role in enforcing security with this new bill. thank you. >> the border is of course a natural, shared responsibility. we have to see what doris was saying. the forecast that was made 20 years ago is here now. in 1960, the fertility rate in mexico for women was 7.2 kids per women. today it is 2.2%. in cities like mexico city, it is 1.8%. actually, the supply of mexicans entering the labor force and willing or able to...
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follow the law. a ause if you are sitting on jury and you have to render a verdict the uphill will tell you -- the judge will tell you you have to follow the law. if you put things in place that make the law ineffective wrong.s you should follow the law even though you don't like the law. . that.s the deal on -- the law is full of little phrases that say the secretary shall. says the secretary shall, generally that is the apnd human health services although it could be another, every time it says means there is an episode of rulemaking that will public own as rulemaking. pelosi mber when nancy said we have to pass it law to find out what is in it, that is she was talking about. whatever it was, 2,400 pages of passed by the house and senate in twe2010, and now you e 20,000 pages in the federal register of new regulations that have come out as a consequence f rulemaking instigated by the law. now, there is no guarantee that the rulemaking is going to look like the legislative intent. that is part of th
follow the law. a ause if you are sitting on jury and you have to render a verdict the uphill will tell you -- the judge will tell you you have to follow the law. if you put things in place that make the law ineffective wrong.s you should follow the law even though you don't like the law. . that.s the deal on -- the law is full of little phrases that say the secretary shall. says the secretary shall, generally that is the apnd human health services although it could be another, every time it...
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we've spearheaded plans to enact laws that prevent that. organizations -- about whetherns there have been improvements generally within the afghan government and specifically related to united states contracts for goods and services? >> the n.e.a. that allowed the u.s. to cease contracting with the enemy was very helpful. if you had indication with a contractor or subcontractor was associated with the enemy we could immediately stop that contract. i read the recent investigator general of a chemist and's report, how to take that legislation further. i absolutely support that. it would expand that be on the department of defense so other u.s. government agencies could also have the same authorities we have been given as a result of that very helpful legislation, and also to address a different level of contracts in the past have been over $100,000. as would bring it down to a level below that. i do think we have had some improvement in that particular area as a result of that legislation. continuing to move in that direction would be very he
we've spearheaded plans to enact laws that prevent that. organizations -- about whetherns there have been improvements generally within the afghan government and specifically related to united states contracts for goods and services? >> the n.e.a. that allowed the u.s. to cease contracting with the enemy was very helpful. if you had indication with a contractor or subcontractor was associated with the enemy we could immediately stop that contract. i read the recent investigator general of...
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air law degreerned his from brooklyn law school and served in the u.s. air force. who will be asking the questions of dzhokhar tsarnaev? most likely it will be members of this high-value interrogation group that works for the obama administration. about reported in 2010 how it is believed that the organization is now led by the fbi, but it also has participation from the defense department, the central intelligence agency. there are several agencies involved with this group of experts about balancing these interests out, making sure that if there is important information for national security, that that information can be brought through the course of a lawful investigation, and also making -- theat the individuals suspect is able to be brought to justice. host: let me put another voice on the table, dick cheney. one year ago, the former vice president talked about techniques used to get information, individuals that he said were high-value targets to protect the homeland. here's a a portion of what he had to say. some of the>> strongest controversy surrounding som
air law degreerned his from brooklyn law school and served in the u.s. air force. who will be asking the questions of dzhokhar tsarnaev? most likely it will be members of this high-value interrogation group that works for the obama administration. about reported in 2010 how it is believed that the organization is now led by the fbi, but it also has participation from the defense department, the central intelligence agency. there are several agencies involved with this group of experts about...
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>> well, right now the border patrol already pursuant to existing law, an appropriations law, has done an extensive study of where fencing makes sense along the southwest border. they determined that there were 653 miles where it actually makes sense and as snorn cornyn mentioned, there are vast stretches of the board where are it doesn't make a lot of sense. >> sure, sure. >> and 652 miles of that have been completed. , so i think what we would do, should the bill pass, is go back, look at the kind of fencing we have and say, well, do we want to make it triple what it is or taller than what it is or something of that sort? but we have continually looked at the infrastructure along the border from a security perspective. >> ok. now, you'll also have discretion to waive grounds of inadmissibility. n the part of would-be r.p.i.'s related to criminal background and the language of the bill, i believe, says that you can do that for humanitarian purposes to ensure family unity or if such waiver is otherwise in the public interest. and once you decide to make such a waiver, you have to apply
>> well, right now the border patrol already pursuant to existing law, an appropriations law, has done an extensive study of where fencing makes sense along the southwest border. they determined that there were 653 miles where it actually makes sense and as snorn cornyn mentioned, there are vast stretches of the board where are it doesn't make a lot of sense. >> sure, sure. >> and 652 miles of that have been completed. , so i think what we would do, should the bill pass, is go...
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if he breaks other laws like killing people, he does not care about this law. this law will mean nothing to him. he only thing it will do is take guns out of people's hands who are law-abiding citizens. hisobama, what he said company would we represent in this country? -- could weeople represent? the same thing happened during the health care bill. people didof the not want it, but he ignored that. ,t is ok with him to do this to say this company should have ofn ok for him to say 70% people don't want it, then we should not have it. >> the senate finished its work for the evening after defeating seven gun control amendments. they will be back in tomorrow morning and debate onto mark. that is on c-span 2. minnesota. democrat line. >> hi. i was frustrated. >> i will put you on hold for a quick second. we will get back to you in a moment. texas. independent line. >> today was a victory for a constitutional rights and shame on president obama, if you can call him president. all it is doing is making a mockery. he is just trying to win points by having these victims
if he breaks other laws like killing people, he does not care about this law. this law will mean nothing to him. he only thing it will do is take guns out of people's hands who are law-abiding citizens. hisobama, what he said company would we represent in this country? -- could weeople represent? the same thing happened during the health care bill. people didof the not want it, but he ignored that. ,t is ok with him to do this to say this company should have ofn ok for him to say 70% people...
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we have the rule of law. we need to do commonsense tax reform for the purposes of putting us in a position where we can create the jobs today and for generations to come because we will then create a fair, level playing field that allows us to start building things in america, allows us to put people to work for generations to come. so i appreciate my good friend from oklahoma bringing this issue to the forefront and having this conversation tonight. and i know he's bringing forth a copy of the code and the regulations and all you have to do is look at that colossal piece of paper or reams of paper, books of paper, 70,000 pages of statutory tax and regulation. we in america can do better. we as house republicans demand us to do better, and we will do better under the leadership that house republicans are doing in the ways and means committee and as a conference to make sure that we end up with a code that is simple, fair and no longer is riddled with loopholes, big government handouts, big government subsidie
we have the rule of law. we need to do commonsense tax reform for the purposes of putting us in a position where we can create the jobs today and for generations to come because we will then create a fair, level playing field that allows us to start building things in america, allows us to put people to work for generations to come. so i appreciate my good friend from oklahoma bringing this issue to the forefront and having this conversation tonight. and i know he's bringing forth a copy of the...